RAV AntiVirus for Mail Servers is Integrated into InsightServer 3.5

GeCAD Software and Bynari, Inc. Announce Strategic Partnership to Provide Comprehensive Virus Protection for Linux on zSeries and S/390

Dateline May 03, 2002 Bucharest, and Dallas - GeCAD Software, the RAV AntiVirus manufacturer and Bynari, Inc., a leading provider of messaging and groupware solutions, and RAE Internet, US Distributor today announced a strategic partnership which allows InsightServer solution users to benefit from RAV virus scanning capabilities.

The fully integrated solution combines industry-leading anti-virus scanning software from GeCAD with the proven reliability and security of Bynari InsightServer, providing organizations with a solid frontline defense against harmful, and potentially devastating, email-borne viruses and malware.

Establishing integrated control at the mail server allows organizations to deploy protection that is more efficient compared to client-side systems or non-integrated systems. With more than 85 percent of viruses entering networks through email (source: IDC), Bynari InsightServer provides organizations with protection at the server level, preventing harmful emails from entering the network and being delivered to users' mailboxes. Through this joint agreement, Bynari, Inc. will provide companies with extra protection for email servers by scanning both the body and attachments of incoming and outgoing email. The solution will also allow administrators to more easily manage and configure a company's email and virus protection system though a single interface, saving both time and the cost associated with system management and maintenance.

"GeCAD Security, integrated with Bynari's InsightServer, delivers virus protection that is essential for businesses to maintain uptime and increase productivity," said Michael Katz, the US distributor and architect of the alliance. "Businesses can now take advantage of leveraging Bynari and GeCAD technology. The solution provides a proactive stance against the latest Internet virus and worm threats by filtering messages at the email server. Email server virus prevention is mandatory in todays volatile computer security environment and RAV is the market leader in this fast growing market."

Integrating RAV AntiVirus in the InsightServer solution was possible due to the engine TPI (Total Platform Independent) technology and consistent to our policy which is to offer reliable and scalable AV solutions to protect mail traffic -- presently the most important virus infiltration way," said Oana Bornaz, RAV Division Manager / GeCAD Software.

"E-mail is one of the most important applications organizations need to secure to prevent network attacks. With a server based, integrated system, organizations are equipped with an effective way to deal with infiltration," said Hyun Kim, vice president of marketing at Bynari, Inc. "With the integration of GeCAD's virus filtering engine with our InsightServer, we will provide our customers with the highest levels of email security in one cohesive package."

About GeCAD Software:

GeCAD Software produces RAV AntiVirus . Founded in 1992, GeCAD released the first version of RAV AntiVirus Desktop within two years of start-up. RAV reached its 8th version this year. All of RAVs products use the identical scan engine and virus definitions presenting a platform neutral solution for the enterprise: RAV for MailServers.
More info on www.ravantivirus.com

About RAE Internet:

RAE Internet distributes RAV AntiVirus in the US. RAE Internet provides support, upgrades, maintenance and licensing for RAV AntiVirus.
More info on www.raeinternet.com

About Bynari:

Bynari, Inc. develops advanced messaging, e-mail and workgroup collaboration products using Open Standards-based software. The Companys best known product, InsightConnector provides connectivity for Microsoft ® Outlook with Internet Mail Access Protocol while interoperating with Exchange. Bynari Inc. distinguished itself as the first IBM Linux Influencer Partner. Bynari's server products run on IBM eServers including zSeries, S/390 and iSeries and Intel based platforms. Bynari also markets though distributors, third party solution providers and global IT consulting firms.
More info on www.bynari.net